Change is the Only Constant
The past year+ has been full of changes for all of us, with a ton of uncertainty tossed on top. One thing I know—change is the only constant and it's happening ALL the time. And, it can really trigger our anxiety.
Dealing with COVID-19 Fatigue
It’s been quite the year. That may be the understatement of all understatements. We’ve been locked down, shaken up and living in uncertainty for many months. Everyone is looking for, and hoping for, some stability.
5 tips for parents coping with back-to-school anxieties
Jen Hartstein, Yahoo Life Mental Health contributor and practicing psychologist, shares 5 tips for parents coping with back-to-school anxieties.
The anxiety you’re feeling around back-to-school is normal, even if you’re not a student
Jen Hartstein, Yahoo Life Mental Health contributor and practicing psychologist, shares her feelings on how back-to-school anxiety is normal, even if you’re not a student.
Why you shouldn’t feel guilty taking time off from work during the pandemic
Jen Hartstein, Yahoo Life Mental Health contributor and practicing psychologist, explains why people shouldn’t feel guilty taking time off from work during the pandemic.
5 tips to stop feeling hopeless in uncertain times
Jen Hartstein, Yahoo Life Mental Health contributor and practicing psychologist, shares 5 tips to stop feeling hopeless in uncertain times.
Outdoor dining, summer travel, haircuts: How experts are assessing risk during the pandemic
Jen Hartstein, Yahoo Life Mental Health contributor and practicing psychologist, shares the risks she is willing (and not willing) to take these days during the pandemic.
Here’s what an expert says to do if an ex wants to reconnect during coronavirus crisis
Jen Hartstein, Yahoo Life Mental Health contributor and practicing psychologist, reveals that feeling stressed or conflicted after hearing from an ex is perfectly normal.
Brides are switching gears for their summer weddings: ‘I never had a back-up plan for an international pandemic’
The determination to say “I do” this summer hasn’t waned, and with states easing shelter-in-place restrictions regarding weddings, churches and other venues, the show will go on — with a few significant adjustments.
A mental health guide to watching the news: ‘You have a human right to decide how much is enough’
As COVID-19 continues to claim tens of thousands of lives across the U.S., graphic footage of George Floyd’s death circulates across Twitter, and police officers clash with protesters, watching the news can be a bleak, upsetting and overwhelming process. For many people, it’s triggering.